Navratri 2025 Date, Time: The second day of Chaitra Navratri 2025 is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Goddess Durga. This year, the nine-day festival commenced on March 30 and will end on April 7. On the second day of , devotees offer prayers to the goddess, who is considered to be a symbol of devotion, penance, and discipline.
Who is Maa Brahmacharini and significance of Day 2?
Maa Brahmacharini is regarded to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. As per Hindu mythology, she took this form to go through severe penance for marrying Lord Shiva. The meaning of her name is derived from the word ‘’Brahma’’ meaning penance or sacrifice, and ‘’Charini’’ meaning one who follows. She is usually portrayed holding a rosary (japamala) in one hand, a water pot (kamandalu) in another and is barefoot. These symbols represent her simple life and intense meditation.
It is believed that worshipping Maa Brahmacharini gives strength, wisdom, and patience to face life’s difficulties. According to tradition, the colour on Day 2 of Navratri is white, symbolising purity and peace. Devotees are dressed in white clothes and offer sweets, fruits, and jasmine flowers while performing puja rituals.
Shubh Muhurat and Puja Vidhi for Day 2 Puja
According to Drik Panchang, the second day of Navratri subh muhurat will begin at 9:19 am on March 30 and will end at 5:41 am on March 31. On this auspicious day, devotees start the day by taking a bath and carrying out puja rituals with pure heart and mind. Special prayers, chants, and mantras like ‘’Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah’’ are also recited by devotees. Many devotees consume specially prepared Navratri meals on this date and prefer to take milk or only milk. These rituals are observed at home and in temples across India. Self-control and dedication are the central themes of the day. The message that Maa Brahmacharini teaches encourages disciples to follow the path of determination, self-control, and truth.
As Navratri progresses, each day is dedicated to a new form of the goddess, inspiring devotion and reflection. The worship of Maa Brahmacharini reminds devotees of the strength of persistence and the fruit of unshakable faith.